COLDWATER -Thick, black smoke billowed across several blocks in the village late Monday afternoon as firefighters from three area departments battled a house fire that caused extensive damage.

Loss to the home and its contents was set at $100,000.

Two dogs were rescued from inside the smoky residence at 214 Eastview Drive, shortly after the blaze was discovered by neighbors about 4:30 p.m. The owner, Kathy Moorman, was not home when the fire erupted. [More]

Building islands in Grand Lake is a good idea and would provide a place for muck dredged from the lake, but the process is extremely expensive.

That's what Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Manager Craig Morton told members of the Lake Development Corporation (LDC) during the private group's meeting Monday. LDC members have brought up the topic of building islands in the lake on other occasions, noting that master plans for the lake have long included the creation of islands. [More]

Celina got ready for a key Western Buckeye League tennis showdown by putting together a tremendous day in shutting out Bath, 5-0, at the High School Courts.

The win puts the NetDogs at 6-0 in WBL match play - 11-0 in overall matches - while the Wildcats fall to 1-4. [More]